Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was reportedly targeted by an armed individual at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown on Sunday, according to her campaign.
Vivek Ramaswamy condemns incident
“While attending the Canfield Fair, an armed individual lunged at Dr. “Dr. Acton and Eric are grateful for the swift and decisive action of law enforcement and are praying for the recovery of those injured. “This kind of violence has no place in Ohio. Dr. Acton will always stand up to the chaos, hate and vitriol that pits us against one another,” Bullock added. It was not immediately clear whether Acton was injured. The extent of the injuries suffered by others was also not immediately known. Amy Acton is facing Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the November election. “Candidates should be able to meet with voters without having to worry about threats or violence.
Addie Bullock, a spokesperson for Acton’s campaign, said an “armed individual” lunged at Acton during her visit to the fair, injuring several people. Acton, injuring multiple people,” Bullock said in the statement. Ramaswamy condemned the incident at the Canfield Fair on Sunday, calling it “completely unacceptable. What happened today is completely unacceptable and has no place in politics, and we hope hope that no one was hurt,” Ramaswamy’s communications director, Connie Luck, said in a statement.
Suspect in custody
“MCDP is grateful for the quick response by our local law enforcement officials as well as the OSHP providing Dr. Acton security.”
Chris Anderson, chairman of the Mahoning County Democratic Party, told WPFB that the suspect was taken into police custody and was found carrying multiple weapons. Anderson said several campaign volunteers were knocked to the ground when the suspect lunged toward Acton. Acton is reprehensible and should be condemned by leaders on all sides of the aisle,” said Anderson.
“What happened at our tent today during today’s visit from Dr.
